Accept Livestock as School Fees- Zimbabwe Govt

The government of Zimbabwe has assented to the payment of school fees by parents using livestock or labour for the school.

This is due to the economic realities in the country.

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Dr Lazarus Dokora disclosed over weekend that school authorities should be flexible and not turn away pupils because their parents have no money to pay tuition fees.

He told Zimbabwe media, “Our schools have to be flexible and ensure those who do not have money to pay fees can work.

“For example, if there is a builder in the community, he/she must be given that opportunity to work as a form of payment of tuition fees.”

A bill has been recently tabled in parliament to direct banks to accept livestock as collateral for cash loans to informal businesses.